Miles Glendinning

Miles Glendinning, Professor of Architectural Conservation at the University of Edinburgh, discusses his comprehensive work on mass housing's global history. He explores the complex relationship between modern architecture and state power, examining how mass housing became a political tool worldwide. Delving into case studies from Glasgow to Hong Kong, he emphasizes the diverse narratives often overlooked in modernist discourse. Glendinning also critiques the disparities between housing ideals and realities, particularly under socio-political regimes like apartheid, highlighting housing's role in shaping urban life.